Back to the Chicago Bears Newsfeed

Bears vs. Cardinals — What to Watch 4

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

With the addition of defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97), the Bears’ run defense has improved from 31st last season to first in 2023.

KEY MATCHUP

Behind former Steelers running back James Conner, the Cardinals’ running game has been their main — perhaps only — avenue toward victory this season. The Cardinals are 25th in the NFL in points, 24th in total offense and 29th in passing, but are seventh in rushing, averaging 131.8 yards per game.

While quarterback Kyler Murray has been good-but-not-great in his return from a torn ACL (a 78.